Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V

Opel Zafira 2003 2.2 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V has been produced from January, 2003 to August, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.2 litres, which produces power of 147 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 203 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 400 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Opel Zafira 2.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 58 litres or 15.32 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Opel real everyday fuel consumption is 9.3 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Opel Zafira fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Opel Zafira version with automatic gearbox (Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 11 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km.
Opel Zafira 2003

Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V technical data

Model: Opel Zafira 2.2i-16V
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2003. January ... 2005. August 
Engine: 2198 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 204 g/km
Power: 147 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 203 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100km (25.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres (15.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.32m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.63m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Ground clearance: 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 150 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1700 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2020 kg

Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V engine Z22SE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2198 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94.6 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Power 147 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 203 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Opel Astra Opel Vectra

All Opel Zafira minivan [2003 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Opel Zafira 2003 1.6i-16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 1.8i-16V 1.8 Petrol 125 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2003 OPC Turbo 2.0

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.0 Petrol 200 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 101 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.0 DTi-16V 2.0 Diesel 101 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2i-16V 2.2 Petrol 147 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Opel Zafira 2003 2.2 DTi-16V

Most powerfull diesel version (125 HP)

2.2 Diesel 125 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Opel Zafira 2003 reviews
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